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Up close with an original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop

Up close with an original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop

by Chris Vinnicombe | Aug 7, 2025 | Gear, History

Another holy grail guitar is available now via Gibson Certified Vintage. We chat to program manager Mitch Conrad to find out more

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Gibson Certified Vintage Manager Mitch Conrad on the 1959 Flying V breaking new ground for the program

Gibson Certified Vintage Manager Mitch Conrad on the 1959 Flying V breaking new ground for the program

by Chris Vinnicombe | Jun 13, 2025 | Gear, History, News

Since 2023, Gibson Certified Vintage has provided vintage guitar buyers with an unmatched level of assurance. Its latest drop contains one of the most sought-after vintage instruments of them all…

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One of the rarest Gibson Les Pauls returns home

One of the rarest Gibson Les Pauls returns home

by Shane Sanders | Apr 24, 2025 | Gear, History

The tale of how a mysterious vintage Gibson SG was really a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard all along

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Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?

Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?

by Lee Glynn | Mar 3, 2025 | Gear, History, Learn

This article presents the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Hummingbird acoustic guitars, including sound, size, playability and more.

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A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists

A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists

by Shane Sanders | Feb 17, 2025 | History, Learn

The pentatonic scale’s origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, evidenced by its widespread and fundamental role in rock and blues

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Gibson Hummingbird vs Gibson SJ-200—what’s the difference?

Gibson Hummingbird vs Gibson SJ-200—what’s the difference?

by Lee Glynn | Dec 12, 2024 | History, News

So what’s the difference between the Gibson Hummingbird and the Gibson SJ-200 acoustic guitars? I’ll show you the major differences

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What makes the Gibson Les Paul Supreme, SG Supreme, and ES Supreme evolving works of art?

What makes the Gibson Les Paul Supreme, SG Supreme, and ES Supreme evolving works of art?

by Shane Sanders | Jul 9, 2024 | Gear, History, News

The Supreme Collection was launched with innovation in mind and contains elevated versions of the iconic Gibson Les Paul, SG and ES guitars. Find out more and read the origin story of their Art Deco headstock inlay here

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Shoegaze: The dreamlike guitar-driven genre defined by My Bloody Valentine and Ride

Shoegaze: The dreamlike guitar-driven genre defined by My Bloody Valentine and Ride

by Shane Sanders | Jun 20, 2024 | Artists, History

Explore the shoegaze music genre through the eyes of a fan, including early encounters with the genre and its pioneers

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Revolutionary 1950s designs from the Gibson archives revealed afresh

Revolutionary 1950s designs from the Gibson archives revealed afresh

by Shane Sanders | Mar 25, 2024 | History, News

See guitar body and headstock designs from the Gibson archives in a new article from Tony Bacon on Reverb.com

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A love-letter to the Gibson Les Paul

A love-letter to the Gibson Les Paul

by Chris Vinnicombe | Jan 25, 2024 | Gear, History

70 years may be a blink in the eye of history but, over the course of seven decades, the Gibson Les Paul has carved out a monolithic presence in popular culture. Find out why its allure is stronger than ever…

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Up close with an original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop

Another holy grail guitar is available now via Gibson Certified Vintage. We chat to program manager Mitch Conrad to find out more

Types of Gibson SG models: Everything you need to know

Which Gibson SG is right for you in 2025? What are the different types of Gibson SG guitars? Read our complete SG comparison and buyer’s guide.

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Mark Agnesi shares the latest news on the lost Cherry Red Gibson ES-345 featured in Back To The Future… in 88 seconds or less

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